Birthday: 24 August 1973, Los Angeles, California, USA
Birth Name: Barrett Spencer Oliver
Barret Oliver was born on August 24, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Barrett Spencer Oliver. He is known for his work on The NeverEnding Story (1984), Cocoon (1985) and Frankenweenie (1984).
"I didn't start out with a spectacular movie. Many people think you don't have to go from nothing to...Show more »
"I didn't start out with a spectacular movie. Many people think you don't have to go from nothing to the top, they think you start at the top. I started with a commercial where I didn't even have any lines and six years later, look where I am. So, it takes a while." (from a 1985 "Starlog" interview) Show less «
"Everyone can do a character the way they want to do it, unless the director tells them not to, whic...Show more »
"Everyone can do a character the way they want to do it, unless the director tells them not to, which isn't very common. I like to do my characters, if it's not specific in the script, as myself." (from a 1985 "Starlog" interview) Show less «
"I think it's fun, but it really is a job. In 'D.A.R.Y.L.' there was a part where I had to freeze to...Show more »
"I think it's fun, but it really is a job. In 'D.A.R.Y.L.' there was a part where I had to freeze to death and they didn't even use it. It can get kind of frustrating. But I don't regret that I decided to become an actor. Besides, if I don't like it at any time, I can stop." (from a 1985 "Starlog" interview) Show less «